This building was the Holiday Inn in downtown Beirut. It was a five star hotel-the place to see and be seen back in the day. It was bombed right in the beginning of the Civil War . It is still standing as are many war torn buildings. The Lebanese say they like the reminder of where they have been and where they are now and their future as a country/people. There is also some dispute about what to do with it amongst its people. You see bullet holes and destruction all across the country but not near as much as when Judson and I were there in 1993. It has really been developed and a ton of money has been spent to make the country thrive again.
I HEART Beirut sign...
The Mosque in downtown Beirut. It is standing right next to the Orthodox Church.
The history (thousands of years) is just amazing. Our country is such a baby compared to European countries. Because of the destruction of the civil war, as new construction was being done to rebuild the city, they are finding ruins all over the country.
The Roman Baths
Our deeeelicious (inside joke) spot for lunch today...a traditional Lebanese Meze.
To think...their father, grandfather, great grandfather, etc stood right here many years ago... pretty cool!
Martyr's Square...this area was completely demolished when we were here in 1993...
Byblos (Jbeil) was stunning...believed to be the oldest continually inhabited city in the world...WOW!
The BEST bread ever!
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